Poco X5 Pro 5G vs Poco X6 5G
Compare Poco X5 Pro 5G vs Poco X6 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm), 108MP vs 64MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
Poco
X5 Pro 5G
$299
1categories won
Poco
X6 5G
$249
11categories won
9 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco X6 5G takes the overall win
The Poco X6 5G proves superior overall against the Poco X5 Pro 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the X5 Pro 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the X6 5G. Choose the X6 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the X5 Pro 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
X6 5G takes battery honors offering 5,100 mAh alongside 67W charging.
X6 5G provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) and 12GB RAM.
X5 Pro 5G wins photography with 108MP main imaging.
X6 5G wins on budget and value at $249 compared to $299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
X5 Pro 5G vs X6 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | X5 Pro 5G | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1220 x 2712Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 446 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 1800 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | X5 Pro 5G | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| Process node | 6 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 545,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3020 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 6 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | X5 Pro 5G | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MPWinner | 64 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | X5 Pro 5G | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | X5 Pro 5G | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g | 181 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.98 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP54 |
| Build | Plastic frame, plastic back, Gorilla Glass 5 front | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front, plastic frame and glossy back |
Software and support
| Specification | X5 Pro 5G | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14/15 (HyperOS) |
| OS updates | 2 years | 3 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | X5 Pro 5G | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $299 | $249Winner |
Poco X5 Pro 5G
A quintessential mid-range champion, the POCO X5 Pro 5G features the rock-solid Snapdragon 778G chipset, a flexible Flow AMOLED 120Hz display with razor bezels, a 108MP camera, and iconic POCO Yellow styling.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 108MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Poco X6 5G
The Poco X6 5G dominated the sub-$250 mid-range tier by offering an ultra-sharp 1.5K 120Hz Flow AMOLED display with Dolby Vision, optical image stabilization on its 64MP camera, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, and flagship Gorilla Glass Victus.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 5,100mAh